costly mistake
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- errorFault in communication
- regretSorrow over past actions
- expensiveCosting much money
- priceMonetary value assigned
consequence · foolish · reckless · disaster · loss · damage · setback · fiasco · oversight · careless · ruin · debt · gamble · failure · lesson · remorse · irreversible · tragic
outcome severity
costly mistakelucky break
Unforeseen favorable occurrence
stroke of genius · masterstroke · winning strategy · blessing in disguise · happy accident
intentionality and correctness
costly mistakeinformed decision
Choice made with facts
due diligence · calculated risk · deliberate choice · sound judgment · foresight